2015 Scion tC problems and complaints

Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Scion tC. The most-reported areas: Power Train (6), Air Bags (5), Visibility/Wiper (3).

Key takeaways

  • 22 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 4 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Power Train627%
Air Bags523%
Visibility/Wiper314%
Electrical System29%
Visibility29%
Service Brakes29%
Structure29%
Unknown Or Other29%
Exterior Lighting15%
Suspension15%
Vehicle Speed Control15%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Air Bags - filed 2026-06-24

The contact owns a 2015 Scion TC. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained continuously illuminated while operating the vehicle. The contact stated that when the air bag warning light was illuminated, the horn was inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. However, an independent mechanic ...

Power Train - filed 2023-05-31

Whining noise is heard when the clutch petal is released. Noise is coming from the input shaft bearing. Common failure on this model. Mechanic confirmed that is the issue. If the bearing completely fails could leave the car stranded and cause more damage to other transmission components. No warning lights but noise is ...

Electrical System,exterior Lighting,visibility/Wiper - filed 2022-04-13

Over the past 4-5 years, 2015 scion tc has had numerous electrical issues. Both driver and passenger electric door locks do not work. Head and tail lamp lights burn out frequently. Seems like a grounding issue? Car failed to start August 2021 due to electrical problems. 3rd party mechanic fixed the issue. Toyota ...

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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.